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The State of the World’s Forests 2016

Forests and Agriculture - Land-use Challenges and Opportunities

Series: The State of the World’s Forests
( PDF: June 2016 )

Forests and trees support sustainable agriculture. They stabilize soils and climate, regulate water flows, give shade and shelter, and provide a habitat for pollinators and the natural predators of...

Forests and trees support sustainable agriculture. They stabilize soils and climate, regulate water flows, give shade and shelter, and provide a habitat for pollinators and the natural predators of...


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The State of the World’s Forests 2018

Forest Pathways to Sustainable Development

Series: The State of the World’s Forests
( Print: August 2018, PDF: July 2018 )

This publication is aimed at enhancing our understanding of how forests and their sustainable management contribute to achieving several of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Time is running...

This publication is aimed at enhancing our understanding of how forests and their sustainable management contribute to achieving several of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Time is running...


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El estado de los bosques del mundo 2018

Las vías forestales hacia el desarrollo sostenible

Series: El estado de los bosques del mundo
( PDF: July 2018 )

Hace casi tres años, los líderes mundiales acordaron la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible de las Naciones Unidas y sus 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS). Es decir, el marco central...

Hace casi tres años, los líderes mundiales acordaron la Agenda 2030 para el Desarrollo Sostenible de las Naciones Unidas y sus 17 Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS). Es decir, el marco central...


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La situation des forêts du monde 2018

Les forêts au service du développement durable

Series: La situation des forêts du monde
( PDF: July 2018 )

Il y a près de trois ans, les dirigeants du monde approuvaient le Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement durable à l’horizon 2030 et ses 17 objectifs de développement durable (ODD), qui...

Il y a près de trois ans, les dirigeants du monde approuvaient le Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement durable à l’horizon 2030 et ses 17 objectifs de développement durable (ODD), qui...


Maintenance Management Manual with Special Reference to Developing Countries

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: January 1995 )

The objective of this book and of the maintenance function is to ensure the utilization of the most efficient production equipment, utilities and related facilities at optimal cost and under...

The objective of this book and of the maintenance function is to ensure the utilization of the most efficient production equipment, utilities and related facilities at optimal cost and under...


Manual for Small Industrial Business

Project Design and Appraisal

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: May 1995 )

This Manual provides guidance for the planning, analysis, appraisal and implementation of small- and medium-scale industrial investments. Drawing on broad-based experiences in the field of small...

This Manual provides guidance for the planning, analysis, appraisal and implementation of small- and medium-scale industrial investments. Drawing on broad-based experiences in the field of small...


Issues in the Commercialization of Biotechnology

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: May 1993 )

In-depth papers presented by experts in the field discuss the new dimensions being created by biotechnology. They review both general and product-oriented policies and programmes in developed and...

In-depth papers presented by experts in the field discuss the new dimensions being created by biotechnology. They review both general and product-oriented policies and programmes in developed and...


Software Industry

Current Trends and Implications for Developing Countries

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: December 1993 )

Today, software production is an industry essential for the growth of the economies of developing countries. This publication, along with presenting an overview of the industry, discusses market...

Today, software production is an industry essential for the growth of the economies of developing countries. This publication, along with presenting an overview of the industry, discusses market...


Technical Criteria for the Selection of Woodworking Machines (Book also reads in the second page the...

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: March 1992 )

This technical manual presents information to assist developing countries in the selection of the right type of machinery and equipment for processing forest resources. The areas covered include...

This technical manual presents information to assist developing countries in the selection of the right type of machinery and equipment for processing forest resources. The areas covered include...


Policies for Competition and Competitiveness

Case Study of Industry in Turkey

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: October 1995 )

The uniqueness of Turkey being at the crossroads where east meets west, provides an abundance of issues for research and analysis. The influence of the European economy on industrial development in...

The uniqueness of Turkey being at the crossroads where east meets west, provides an abundance of issues for research and analysis. The influence of the European economy on industrial development in...


Timber Construction for Developing Countries Structural Timber and Related Products

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: July 1995 )

This series of publications serve to illuminate the benefits of timber as a structural material by providing scientific and detailed justification. They illustrate the economic feasibility for the use...

This series of publications serve to illuminate the benefits of timber as a structural material by providing scientific and detailed justification. They illustrate the economic feasibility for the use...


Timber Construction for Developing Countries Strength Characteristics and Design

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: July 1995 )

This series of publications serve to illuminate the benefits of timber as a structural material by providing scientific and detailed justification. They illustrate the economic feasibility for the use...

This series of publications serve to illuminate the benefits of timber as a structural material by providing scientific and detailed justification. They illustrate the economic feasibility for the use...


Timber Construction for Developing Countries Applications and Examples

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: July 1995 )

This series of publications serve to illuminate the benefits of timber as a structural material by providing scientific and detailed justification. They illustrate the economic feasibility for the use...

This series of publications serve to illuminate the benefits of timber as a structural material by providing scientific and detailed justification. They illustrate the economic feasibility for the use...


Timber Construction for Developing Countries Introduction to Wood and Timber Engineering

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: July 1995 )

From 2 to 20 May 1993, lectures were presented at the Timber Engineering Workshop (TEW) which took place in Melbourne, Australia, to present the greater use of timber as a structural material and help...

From 2 to 20 May 1993, lectures were presented at the Timber Engineering Workshop (TEW) which took place in Melbourne, Australia, to present the greater use of timber as a structural material and help...


Timber Construction for Developing Countries Durability and Fire Resistance

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: July 1995 )

This series of publications serve to illuminate the benefits of timber as a structural material by providing scientific and detailed justification. They illustrate the economic feasibility for the use...

This series of publications serve to illuminate the benefits of timber as a structural material by providing scientific and detailed justification. They illustrate the economic feasibility for the use...


Information Sources on the Leather, Footwear and Leather Products Industry

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: October 1996 )

A new and expertly organized publication which provides easy access to existing information sources considered to be of direct practical interest and value to potential users. The data incorporated in...

A new and expertly organized publication which provides easy access to existing information sources considered to be of direct practical interest and value to potential users. The data incorporated in...


Acceptable Quality Standards in the Leather and Footwear Industry

Series: UNIDO General Studies
( Print: July 1996 )

This definitive publication will inform all interested parties, especially those within developing countries, about quality control and about recommendations for acceptable quality levels for leather...

This definitive publication will inform all interested parties, especially those within developing countries, about quality control and about recommendations for acceptable quality levels for leather...